CAREER OPPORTUNITY:
Manage the mill Continuous Improvement (CI) program, including mentorship of numerous projects, leadership of site initiatives and data analysis, and leadership of cross-departmental or higher-complexity projects. Must work effectively with Mill Teams and employees across all levels of the facility and become the key productivity resource to the Mill General Manager. Utilize all CI systems, tools, and processes, especially Lean Six-Sigma, to drive improvement of mill operations performance. Key to the role is leading the construction of the annual Cost Take Out (CTO) plan, building out the project and savings details, supporting and coaching the project leaders, coordinating mill initiatives, and continuously tracking progress towards our annual mill CTO goal. Must work extensively and collaboratively with the mill finance leader to translate sustainable process improvements into our mill CTO plan and forecast. The mill CI Lead will coach and support part-time Black Belts, Green Belts, Yellow Belts, and all mill productivity improvement teams. The Mill CI Lead will be the PAS (Project Authorization System) owner for the mill as well as serve as the Mill Daily Management System (DMS) coordinator.
This is a high impact and high visibility position. Leading the mill CTO process will involve you in all areas of the mill and potentially all the employees. Common sense and your ability to influence others at all levels will be critical to generate positive results.
HOW YOU IMPACT SMURFIT WESTROCK:
Work with the Operational Excellence team as well as the mill leadership team to align priorities, business needs, and improvement project opportunities.Coach, mentor, and train GB and YB candidates through project completion and certification.Ensure mill has line of sight to achieving their CTO by crafting and executing their CTO strategy, including developing project pipelines, training/coaching project leaders, and overseeing timely project execution.Facilitate rollout of DMS program, by working with mill operations team to identify and implement highest-impact deliverables and tools.Maintain project documentation within the mill PAS system, and work closely with accounting to ensure timely and accurate financial information.Assist site with operational improvement, through leadership of complex or cross-departmental projects, other site initiatives, and process data analysis.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
BS/BA; Technical Degree Preferred4 – 8 years of relevant industry experience with progressive growth in mill operationsWestRock GB certification with the intent to complete BB training and certification within 2 yearsPassion and drive to improve systems and processesIntermediate knowledge of Continuous Improvement Tools, including Lean Six Sigma, DMS, and Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)Demonstrated ability to execute projects in a fast-paced and dynamic environment using a team-based, data-based problem-solving approachDemonstrated ability to coach, teach, and mentor technical and non-technical knowledge to hourly and salaried employees to drive business resultsStrong financial acumen with ability to create financial models used to support project selection and determine net project value to the P&L Proficient with QuantumXL, PI Vision/AF, Microsoft Office, and SmartSheetExceptional interpersonal and presentation skills from the shop floor to executive levelAbility to positively influence and persuade othersTravel expectations up to 15%, as needed in support of Mill Operation’s needs.
PREFERRED
Subject matter expert within the paper making industry, including any area of paper mill operations Expertise in change management and organizational redesignMBA2+ years as lean six sigma black belt with a documented project portfolioWestRock or ASQ BB Certification
Keywords: Black Belt, CI. Continuous improvement, Continuous improvement manager, process improvement manager, SPC, Pareto, optimization, six sigma, CI projects, performance excellence, performance excellence black belt, six sigma, ssbb, continuous improvement engineer, continuous improvement leader, Lean Engineer, Lean Practitioner
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.